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This time of year, there are a zillion lists: to-do, must-do, “can’t go to bed until this is done” lists, and then there are those designed to help us wrap up our holiday shopping. Below are some of my favorite lists, maybe there’s something here for you too!

Perhaps the most comprehensive collection of book recommendations, our Annual Buying Guide (opens in a new window) includes books for kids ranging from 0-4 to 8-9 year olds.

From Choice Literacy, the 4th Annual Gifts for Literacy Geeks (opens in a new window) list. I especially love the Choose Books t-shirt (opens in a new window) from the Literacy Tees (opens in a new window) section.

From Imagination Soup, a holiday gift guide (PDF) (opens in a new window) that includes educational ideas that cover interests in geography and history, science, reading, Spanish, pretend, and more. (Caution: the file is big; allow a minute for it to load).

Common Sense Media helps with all kinds of shopping with their lists. I used the Best DVDs for Kids and Families (opens in a new window) guide to help me learn what movies we should catch up on over winter break. Most of Common Sense’s lists can be viewed by child’s age, which is helpful.

The Parents’ Choice Gift Guide (opens in a new window) is arranged by age and by price. Included in their guide are eco-friendly toys and gifts for kids with special needs.

Good luck with those to do lists!

About the Author

Along with her background as a professor, researcher, writer, and teacher, Joanne Meier is a mom. Join Joanne as she shares her experiences raising her own young readers, and guides parents and teachers on the best practices in reading.

Publication Date
December 9, 2009

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